Sermons on Happiness:

The Seven Secrets Of Joy

Contributed by Timothy Bokka on Nov 2, 2018

Being joyful at all times

This epistle was written by Paul when he was in prison, with iron fetters about his wrists; yet there is no iron in the epistle. It is full of light, life, love, and joy, blended with traces of sorrow, yet with a holy delight that rises above his grief.   —Charles Spurgeon, "Exposition of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1, Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gospel Of Jesus: When God Shows Thru Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 26, 2006

The beatitudes--The opening lines of ’the greatest sermon ever preached by the greatest preacher Who ever lived!’ Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

When God Shows Thru [The Beatitudes] The Gospel of Jesus Matthew 5:1-5 One Sunday as they drove home from church, a little girl turned to her mother and said, "Mommy, there’s something about the preacher’s message this morning that I don’t understand." The mother said, "Oh? What is it?" The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-5, Matthew 5:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Beauty Of Poverty Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015

Blessed are the poor in Spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

The Beauty of Poverty Matthew 5:3 The Sermon on the Mount: a new way of viewing how one has a right relationship with God. blessed=makarious (Greek)=supremely happy. OUR secrets keep us from discovering THE secrets Jesus is revealing about how to gain supreme happiness. Secret #1: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Baptist

"Our Heart Is Restless Until It Finds Its Rest In Thee."

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 17, 2020

Let our hearts find it rest in God.

Psalm 119:1-8 “Our heart is restless until it finds its rest in thee." • David a man after Gods own Heart who God sought ; the LORD has sought out a man after his own heart and appointed him leader of his people, • David’s Heart found rest in God He believed God could create in him a clean ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Beatitudes Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 8, 2022

The first sermon on a series of sermons focusing on the Beatitudes.

The Beatitudes - Introduction Matthew 5:1-12 July 3, 2022 I’d like to do an informal survey. I have one very simple question . . . Who would like to be blessed by God? That’s it . . . simple isn’t it? If you want to be blessed by God, then raise your hands! Most of you raised your hands, and I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Matt 5:1-12 The Beatitudes Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 24, 2011

Matt 5:1-12 The Beatitudes

Matthew 5:1-12 The Beatitudes Manuscript What does it mean to be happy? To be fortunate? Blessed? Who are the ones we as people regard as the lucky ones? The fortunate, the blessed ones? What do we think of? We tend to think of those with money. They can afford to live the way they want. They ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Life Purpose: Tell Me Again Where We Are Headed Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 21, 2004

Why you exist and how to fulfill that purpose.

Life in the Fast Lane Life Purpose: Tell Me Again Where We Are Headed Revelation 4:11 Woodlawn Baptist Church December 19, 2004 Introduction When we began this series a couple of months ago, we began with a message titled, Making the Drag: Enjoying the Journey on the Highway of Life. I told you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:11

Denomination: Baptist

Beautiful Attitudes Of Jesus- Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Sep 14, 2017

First Sermon of "The Beautiful Attitudes of Jesus" series which transitions us from studying the law into studying transformation through Christ Jesus.

The Beautiful Attitudes-Poor In Spirit CCCAG September 3rd, 2017 Scripture- Matt 5:3 Famous inaugural addresses We are going to begin today by quoting a few lines from the most famous presidential inaugural addresses, and we will see if anyone can remember the president who said them: Tammie ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ive Got The Joy Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 16, 2009

We look at the flvor of joy

"I’ve Got the Joy...’ Galatians 5:22 Introduction: We used to sing a little chorus: "I’ve Got the Joy, Joy, Joy .. ." Watching many Christians makes me wonder why there seems to be so little joy among God’s people. We seem to have every¬thing figured out except how to be joyful. Joy is a fruit of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Baptist

Why Am I Here?

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jul 27, 2015

Thousands of books have been written in response to that age old question; what's the meaning of life?' Nearly all of them are wrong but there is an ancient book, written by the inspiration of God that tells us the answer to that most perplexing question!

Today we are going to talk about a question that has perplexed even the most intelligent people on earth for thousands of years. It's a question that has been widely debated by scholars and philosophers and yet simply ignored or even scoffed at by scientists and atheists. That question is "what is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Battles And Blessings

Contributed by Mike Dubose on Feb 6, 2002

To cope with the battles of life, we need to understand the preattitudes. A sermon leading up to the Beatitudes.

Battles and Blessings Matthew 5: 1-12 February 3, 2002 Did you ever have one of those days when everything seemed to fall apart? For example, you got up & discovered the alarm clock didn’t go off – your head is pounding with a bad cold – you cut yourself shaving – stumped your toe on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Two Kinds Of People In This World

Contributed by Larry Wise on Jun 13, 2001

This Psalm contrasts the wicked man and the righteous man.

Only Two Types Of People In This World Psalm 112 There is the story of a rich industrialist who was disturbed to find a fisherman sitting lazily beside his boat. "Why aren’t you out there fishing?" he asked. "Because I’ve caught enough fish for today," said the fisherman. "Why don’t you catch ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Secret Of Contentment

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

Contentment is found on the inside through faith in Christ not from outward possessions or circumstances.

The Secret of Contentment Philippians 4:12 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: You can’t buy contentment. But you would if you could! Every parent or grandparent knows that when the final history of the world’s wars is written, the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Going Away Sad? What Does Your Giving Show?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 3, 2006

Your personal giving reveals much about you. Jesus informed a man that he needed to give and he went away sad.

GOING AWAY SAD? WHAT DOES YOUR GIVING SHOW? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com IS BEING BUSY SUCCESS? THE MOSQUITO IS SWATTED FOR IT’S BUSYNESS. THE BEE IS PRAISED? WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE? I. YOU CAN GIVE AND NOT LOVE, BUT ONE CAN NEVER LOVE WITHOUT GIVING? LET US TRY TO DEFINE ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Contentment- Three Keys To Unlocking Contentment In Your Life Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 11, 2022

Joy and contentment are found in knowing God.

INTRODUCTION • What comes to mind when you think of words such as joy, contentment, and inner peace? • Do you think of a walk on the beach? • Maybe you think about cuddling up next to the fireplace with a good book? • Maybe for you, it is having a fat bank account, or if we could obtain a certain ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:13, Proverbs 16:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ